What to pack for the kitchen on a round the world trip?
Apr 25th, 2012, 06:11 PM
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A corkscrew, a spatula (definitely the flipping kind, and maybe the scrapping kind too) an some way of straining?
Just guesses. I would think it would depend on where you're going and how much (and what kind) of cooking you plan on.
Good luck!
Just guesses. I would think it would depend on where you're going and how much (and what kind) of cooking you plan on.
Good luck!
Apr 26th, 2012, 03:37 AM
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We are trying to go around the world From the UK, Greece France, Itally, then to asia, I don't want to over pack, or underpack. I really want some help on what I need to take. I am vegetarian for 25 years. DH not vegetarian, but eats veg when home.
Apr 26th, 2012, 08:54 AM
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Are you camping? Staying in hostels? Renting places with a kitchen?
My best tip is to check on round-the-world backpacker sights to see how people do it. Someplace like Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree forum has many more people who travel that style, than you'll find here on Fodor's.
My initial thought, while I'm no expert, is I wouldn't want to be hauling "pots and pans" in a backpack. But perhaps a few handy gadgets like janisj mentions could be worth the weight/space in your bag.
If you're renting actually apartments with kitchen, aren't basic cookware and dishes usually included?
My best tip is to check on round-the-world backpacker sights to see how people do it. Someplace like Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree forum has many more people who travel that style, than you'll find here on Fodor's.
My initial thought, while I'm no expert, is I wouldn't want to be hauling "pots and pans" in a backpack. But perhaps a few handy gadgets like janisj mentions could be worth the weight/space in your bag.
If you're renting actually apartments with kitchen, aren't basic cookware and dishes usually included?
Apr 27th, 2012, 02:45 PM
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Ditto that dutyfree!!
though I'm still questioning hauling "pots, pans, can opener" on a RTW backpacking trip. Just doesn't seem necessary or very efficient unless you are going camping.
Even the corkscrew, believe me, I have never had a bottle of wine that I couldn't manage to get opened somehow even when I didn't have one (borrow a corkscrew, have the shop open it before you leave, ask at a bar or restaurant or hotel, etc.)
though I'm still questioning hauling "pots, pans, can opener" on a RTW backpacking trip. Just doesn't seem necessary or very efficient unless you are going camping.
Even the corkscrew, believe me, I have never had a bottle of wine that I couldn't manage to get opened somehow even when I didn't have one (borrow a corkscrew, have the shop open it before you leave, ask at a bar or restaurant or hotel, etc.)
Apr 27th, 2012, 03:18 PM
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I've been round the world, with a back pack, three times in the last ten years, and the most I've taken in the way of kitchen supplies is a corkscrew and some plastic cutlery.
Are you traveling in an RV? Camping? (Not really done in Asia) Where do you think you're going to use these pots and pans? If you're renting an apartment or staying in hostels they should be provided.
Are you traveling in an RV? Camping? (Not really done in Asia) Where do you think you're going to use these pots and pans? If you're renting an apartment or staying in hostels they should be provided.
Apr 27th, 2012, 08:08 PM
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Your question seems to relate to items for food preparation, yes ?
I recommend a swiss army knife for both of you, preferably each different, one with a large lockable blade is ideal.
Plastic cutlery set is good, maybe a couple of plastic plates and small mugs. I usually carry a small electric immersion heater that can be used to boil water ( you will need an adapter too for different electrical outlets around the world).
Please let us know if there are other types of things you want suggestions for .
Just keep in mind that "less is more"
I recommend a swiss army knife for both of you, preferably each different, one with a large lockable blade is ideal.
Plastic cutlery set is good, maybe a couple of plastic plates and small mugs. I usually carry a small electric immersion heater that can be used to boil water ( you will need an adapter too for different electrical outlets around the world).
Please let us know if there are other types of things you want suggestions for .
Just keep in mind that "less is more"
Apr 29th, 2012, 02:40 PM
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My question is why would you want to take pots and pans? Where are you planning on staying? I would of thought if a place had kitchen facilities all the basic bits and pieces are supplied. It has always been the case for places I have stayed in with a Kitchenette or Kitchen.
Apr 30th, 2012, 03:48 AM
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You don't even need a corkscrew
http://www.thedailymeal.com/5-creati...hout-corkscrew
http://www.thedailymeal.com/5-creati...hout-corkscrew
May 4th, 2012, 12:40 AM
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Most useful thing I took when on a low budget was a dual voltage water heater for making tea and soup... it saved my butt many times 
here's an example except mine was really cheap- http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersi.../dp/B000AXS0UE when my parents went on a europe trip they took it with them as well.
other necessities for backpackers are portable salt, black and red pepper... and those packets of soup with the really thin noodles in them the really flat ones not the 3 minute soups... its a little hard to cook them with that coil thing but those packets of soup last for several meals if you supplement with fresh bread and they hardly take any space up. I used a little bowl that also be doubled as a cup its sides where sort of thin and steep... some countries in the east use them for tea... i got mine in tunisia and it was really handy. When I was out of money because of credit card problems or too tired or stranded to get food or in expensive switzerland. I would have a warm meal in the span of 5 minutes or tea on cold days... I highly recommend.
here's an example except mine was really cheap- http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersi.../dp/B000AXS0UE when my parents went on a europe trip they took it with them as well. other necessities for backpackers are portable salt, black and red pepper... and those packets of soup with the really thin noodles in them the really flat ones not the 3 minute soups... its a little hard to cook them with that coil thing but those packets of soup last for several meals if you supplement with fresh bread and they hardly take any space up. I used a little bowl that also be doubled as a cup its sides where sort of thin and steep... some countries in the east use them for tea... i got mine in tunisia and it was really handy. When I was out of money because of credit card problems or too tired or stranded to get food or in expensive switzerland. I would have a warm meal in the span of 5 minutes or tea on cold days... I highly recommend.
May 4th, 2012, 12:44 AM
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p.s. i forgot to mention corkscrew i sorely missed a corkscrew ever tried opening a bottle of wine without one- yeah it sucks. and I also took a small foldable knife, and small stainless eating utensils.
May 8th, 2012, 12:51 PM
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are you back packing, renting a condo? Condo's usually have pots and pans and corkscrews but I would bring my favorite spices and generlly do when we travel. we also have a very small cutting board with cultlery, knife and corkscrew that makes a perfect item for a picnic. Got it as a thank you gift from someone who was visiting after we took them to the wine country. We always travel with that and spices. not sure why you would bring pots and pans?
May 11th, 2012, 07:44 AM
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These are my must as I travel with kids and we do lots of hiking and go in the checked luggage.
Ziplog bags, one quart, sandwich size
Salt and shaker
Vapur water bags
1 small kitchen knife
2 small food containers
1 small ice maker tray (non mandatory)
1 flexible lunchbox
1 small sewing kit and scissors
I love having ice and ziplog bags with me for snacks. This year I bought some vapur water bags (they roll when empty) to freeze before our hikes. The ziplog bags also serve as ice makers if you fill them with water the night before and pound them to break the ice next day.
For me a good kitchen knife and at least one person set of silverware for me (my kids don't mind plastic).
When we traveled 4 countries in 2010 I couldn't find a good knife to cut a tomatoe with nor ice trays to have an ice cube for a cold drink. I improvised and used a ziplog bag to make ice and also bought a good little knife to make salad with and got one set of silverware for myself to eat fruit in our long train trips, a salt shaker also.
These again are traveling this trip with us. Ziplogs bag are expensive in Europe so I always travel with a box of one quart and 2 of sandwich size.
Ziplog bags, one quart, sandwich size
Salt and shaker
Vapur water bags
1 small kitchen knife
2 small food containers
1 small ice maker tray (non mandatory)
1 flexible lunchbox
1 small sewing kit and scissors
I love having ice and ziplog bags with me for snacks. This year I bought some vapur water bags (they roll when empty) to freeze before our hikes. The ziplog bags also serve as ice makers if you fill them with water the night before and pound them to break the ice next day.
For me a good kitchen knife and at least one person set of silverware for me (my kids don't mind plastic).
When we traveled 4 countries in 2010 I couldn't find a good knife to cut a tomatoe with nor ice trays to have an ice cube for a cold drink. I improvised and used a ziplog bag to make ice and also bought a good little knife to make salad with and got one set of silverware for myself to eat fruit in our long train trips, a salt shaker also.
These again are traveling this trip with us. Ziplogs bag are expensive in Europe so I always travel with a box of one quart and 2 of sandwich size.
